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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCRL
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $46,280
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $41,560
designo Package 3,950 3,800 3,100 3,100  
Heated front seats 580 580      
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850    
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310      
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         3,620
designo Package 3,674 3,534 2,883 2,883  
Heated front seats 539 539      
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791    
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288      
Wood trim     0 0  
Technology Package         3,245
Options (change) 11,530 9,265 8,750 7,900 3,620
Options (change) 10,724 8,616 8,138 7,347 3,245
Destination 995 995 995 995 715
Total Price $52,575 $60,250 $65,995 $78,795 $50,615
Total Invoice $48,966 $56,102 $61,446 $73,349 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75
Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCRL
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20245/50-17
Total Price$52,575$60,250$65,995$78,795$50,615
Adjustments for Features-3,780-5,215-7,165-7,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,795$55,035$58,830$70,980$50,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,240$10,035$22,185$0
Total Invoice$48,966$56,102$61,446$73,349$45,520
Adjustments for Features-3,521-4,856-6,671-7,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,445$51,246$54,775$66,074$45,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,801$9,330$20,629$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182018201820182008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCRL
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15 $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
Traffic information $25  $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$10,780$12,215$14,165$14,815$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$5,215$7,165$7,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,521-4,856-6,671-7,2750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182008
ModelGLCRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in110.2 in
Length183.3 in193.6 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height64.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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